Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-26
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Keep the ground about ncwly-set
fruit trees clean and mellow for dis
tancc Of at least six feet from the
trees.
1t is 8 good plan to rub horse of
when taken to the stable. Rubbing
the legs with the hand will remove the
strain Of long journey Home and
Farm.
AS general rule farmers are
prone 10 neglect their gardens; in fact,
some Of them have no gardens, but de-
pend upon the general crop for their
vegetables,
When hens are found dead with
out apparent disease, when they be-
come cgg-bound or lay soft-shellcd
eggs, the cause is probably too much
fat from over-feeding.
e. NJ. High, grapc-grower on Mid
die Bass Island, Lake Erie, says three
applications Of coppcras aud lime,
mixed, perfectly protected his vineyard
from the rot and mildew.
"A Vermont farmer plants sun
flower seed instead Of pole to each
hill of beans. The sturdy stalk an
swcrs for a pole. aud the seeds supply
an excellent feed for poultry.
To remove kerosene from car
pet. lay blottors or soft brown paper
over the spot, and press with n warm
iron. Repeat with fresh papers till
spot is removed. t. Good Cheer.
Feather Cake. One cup Of sugar,
one-half cup each Of milk and butter,
two cups Of flower, two eggs, one tea
spoonful Of cream of tartar aud one
half teaspoonful of soda.-Househoid
Tea Cake.-Two eggs, one cup Of
sugar, half-cup Of butter half-cup Of
sweet milk, one and u half cups of
hvuc, one teaspoonful cream of tar
tar, onc-half tcaspoonful soda. Boston
Budget.
Unless leaves used rs bedding are
thoroughly decaycd. they are apt to
communicate root fungus 10 vegetation
when applied thereto. which is one Of
the most insidious causes Of injury to
crops that the gardener has to deal
with.-FdrDi, Field and StockmaH.
-Droken bones novice is not ex-
pccted to set; but the leg or arm can
be bathed with warm water, so that it
will not innamc or swell till physi-
clan can be procured, and lessen the
pain of the operation. Never wait for
n physician before trying to make the
afflicted comfortable - Cincinnati
Times.
"A farmer says that after twenty
five years experience in raising pears
for market, he has come TO the conclu-
sion that IL he were about to plant an
orchard and could get dwarf pears for
nothing. while at the same time he had
to pay $500 thousand for the stand
ards. he would not hesitate n moment
in taking the latter Troy Times.
A Texas newspaper says that there
are only $4,000 Texas cattle under con-
tract for the trail, against 10000 q
year ago, and that cattle which sold
for $50 three years ago only bring SSS
now. The reason assigned for this is
that the up-country grazers, instead Of
buying cattle for breeding purposes,
now take only fattening steers, which
will bring them quick returns.
Concerning the use of tea and
coffee by children. DIR. J. w. Putnam,
OF Buffalo, says "ln these little people
nothing hut harm can come from the
use Of such cerebral stimulants rs tea
and coffee. Ispeak omphatically. be-
cause not only among the poor and I'M
educated, but among the rich, who
should know better, this practice is
marvclously prevalent Childhood is
the period when the nervous activity is
at its greatest. The nervous system is
pushed to its utmost capacity and long
is the list Of victims that follows its
over stimulation. - Foote'S Health
Monthly.